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Tiny Tennessee fish protected, but US has yet to say where

Tiny Tennessee fish protected, but US has yet to say where

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It was a crisp fall day when biologist Bernie Kuhajda drove to a nondescript trickle of water running through a Middle Tennessee cow pasture to try to keep a small, brightly colored fish from becoming extinct.
Nova Scotia bill would allow regulator to authorize more energy efficiency programs

Nova Scotia bill would allow regulator to authorize more energy efficiency programs

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is aiming to increase the ability of its energy efficiency utility to add programs for low-income households.
Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties

Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is visiting Australia for talks with his counterpart Anthony Albanese, said Friday he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about

Ethnic Karen rebels attack key town in eastern Myanmar

BANGKOK (AP) — Rebels belonging to Myanmar’s Karen ethnic minority have launched an anti-government offensive in a rare effort to seize a town in the eastern part of the country, the guerrillas and military government said Friday.
Trial testimony ends for 3 tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Trial testimony ends for 3 tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot

Prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their case Friday in the trial of three men charged with assisting the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer .
How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted?

How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted?

How do states ensure dead people’s ballots aren’t counted? Election officials regularly check death records.
Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

ROSSER — The Manitoba government says it is to spend up to $40 million toward the expansion of North America's largest tri-modal inland port.
Sri Lankan lawmakers vote to trim presidential powers

Sri Lankan lawmakers vote to trim presidential powers

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on Friday that trims the powers of the president, a key demand of protesters who are seeking political reforms and solutions to the country’s economic c
By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

By the numbers: A look at key figures in Ontario's municipal elections

Municipalities across Ontario will elect new local governments on Monday.
EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions on how to deal with an energy crisis but avoided an open rift between Germany and France on Friday that would have exposed a divided bloc as it confronts Russian P
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